To take part in members completions you first need a WHS (World Handicapping System) Golf Handicap. To get one simply get a fellow member, or someone who has an official handicap, to mark 3 cards for you, 3 x18 hole rounds, playing to the rules of golf. Simply enter the number of shots taken at each hole no matter what the score. Write your name & 'card for handicap' on them and when you have 3 done submit the 3 of them into the members cards box in the proshop, you should have an official handicap sorted within a few days. When you get a new handicap you will also get a new golf Ireland card (arrives in proshop about a week later) which will have your golf Ireland membership number on it plus your pin, which will be needed to access the new golf Ireland app, which will keep track of your handicap and all qualifying rounds of golf played. The app is definitely worth downloading. Any questions contact shane.
Communication with Members is preferably done through WhatsApp, there is a private 2021 members group, if your a member and still need to be added then contact shane on 07765407930 and he will add you to the group. Please refrain from posting anything which may offend others. Remember that the group is for all members , Juniors, ladies & Gents. Its ideal for getting club info and arranging games with other members plus keeping up to date with whats happening socially at the club.
When you have your handicap, you can then enter club competitions... Competition Entry costs £3 unless otherwise stated, there is also the optional two's bet, £2 in most competitions, this is a private wager amongst adult members and paid out in cash, the maximum two's pay-out per person in any given comp is £100, with any balances rolled over, unless there is a hole in one, then the full pot goes to that person to help them pay the bar bill. eg if the is £120 in the twos pot and there are 3 twos in a comp then each person who got a two gets £40 cash
Junior Members who have official Handicaps may enter members competitions, if they win they will receive a Junior Prize which is dependent on numbers entered. When playing Competitions they should play from same tee as adults. They cannot enter the twos comp.
There are also a few special comps for members....The Majors...for the Majors we normally like to do Open Draws for your playing partners, usually there will be a morning & afternoon time slot reserved for competitors with an entry sheet to add your name to, then the committee does a draw for your playing partners and exact tee off time, a great way to meet other members. Get entered, they are great craic.
The SUBWAY OPEN STABLEFORD SATURDAY 15th MAY, sponsored by our current Captain Coly Magee this is a great event and its also open to anyone with an official handicap. Prize Giving 30 minutes after last group finishes. Entry members £3, visitors £20 (includes green fee and comp entry) optional £2 twos
The President's Cup Saturday 5th June, Mr. Pat Cunningham our new President will be in attendance to hand over the prizes 30 minutes after last group finishes. entry members £3 plus optional £2 twos
The Midsummer Shotgun Start FRIDAY 18th JUNE is one of the highlights of the year, it's played each year on the Friday closest to the longest day, this year its Friday 18th June, its one of the big social occasions for members, so mark it in your diary. Members Golf & Food is subsidised by the club at £5. Members guest for food only £10, members guest for Golf and Food if places available at £20. Register & pay at proshop by 5.30pm for open draw of playing partners and shotgun start at 5.45pm
CAPTAIN'S DAY SATURDAY 3rd JULY is one of biggest days of the year, our 2021 Captain Coly Magee will be sure to get a great turnout for this Stableford Event, Prize Giving 30 minutes after last group finishes. Entry members £3 plus optional £2 twos
The Mayobridge Masters 36 Hole Open Stroke Competition... 14th &15th August 2021, Played over 2 days, with playing partners and tee off time on second day decided by your score on day one, leaders out last on Sunday. Entry for members £10 covers both days including twos for both days. Visitors entry is £25 which includes two days green fees plus comp entry, optional twos at £2 per day.
The Win Your Membership Shotgun Start Comp.... The Winner gets the following years membership paid for them, only open to full members, entry is £10 which includes twos
The CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Sat 2nd OCTOBER, Stroke play ....Entry is free but must be gained to this particular competition by winning one of the following, The Order of Merit, any weekend competition from Captain's Drive in thru to last chance stableford (stableford, medal ECL Bowl round). Winner of Match play Cup and Match play Shield individual comps. The overall ECL Bowl Winner. Winner of any Major, in the event of a visitor winning any major open then the highest placed member gains entry to champion of champions. optional £2 twos
Competition Prizes... There are a number of Prize Giving's usually on conclusion of the Major Comps which are , The Subway Open, Presidents Cup, Mid Summer BBQ evening, Mayobridge Masters, Captains Day and Champion of Champions. Its Important that if your in the running of a podium of a Major that you stick around for the Prize Giving as a curtesy to our sponsors and other members.
Prizes are usually paid by way of Golfing Union of Ireland Voucher which can be used in most in most Golf/ProShops in Ireland and also against food and drink and even membership at Mayobridge Golf Club
The Majors are Subway Open, Presidents Cup, Midsummer BBQ, Captains Day, Mayobridge Masters, Champion Of Champions 1st £75 2nd £40 3rd £25 Normal Weekend Competitions including each round of ECL Bowl. 1st £35 , 2nd £25 , 3rd £15 Weekday Competitions, 1st £30 , 2nd £20 , 3rd £10
The Committee reserves the right to lower the prizes if it feels there has not been enough entries to a comp to justify full pay-out.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter League overall series winners £30 ECL Bowl winner, best net over all rounds £50, if a draw then winner decided by computer countback, there is also a Best Series Gross Prize of £50 with computer countback if needed. Match play Cup & Shield Winners £50, Match play pairs £35 each 2021 Order of Merit Winner £50
Members Match play Cup & Match play Shield.... one against one against fellow members, great way to make new friends. These 2 competitions run throughout the year, to enter you need to sign up before the draw dates, rules are No extensions will be given so matches should be arranged as early when you know who you are playing. Matches must be completed by the date shown on the draw sheet, posted online and in pro shop. If on the final due date playable of any stipulated round, in any match play competition, a competitor makes themselves available to play by presenting themselves at 2.00pm at the pro shop and their opponent is not available to play the match, the available player will progress to the next round and the opponent will be deemed to have forfeited the match. If neither player makes themselves available at 2..00pm both are disqualified. All Full Members with an official handicap may enter the match play cup and shield, the competition committee decision on any matter relating to these comps will be final. Handicap allowance of 100% of the difference of course handicaps for singles match play. You cannot play a match play comp and any other competition concurrently, if you do you will be disqualified from both. Entry cost £3 per person for all match play comps.
Midweek Series Comps...Spring, Summer, Autumn Cups, Winter League & Bakers Dozen. Entry £3 + optional £2 twos Spring Cup has 6 rounds, best 5 out of 6 decides the winner, 18 hole stableford Summer Cup has 12 rounds, best 8 out of 12 decides the winner, 18 hole stableford Autumn Cup has 12 rounds, best 8 out of 12 decides the winner, 12 hole stableford Winter League has 8 rounds, best 6 out of 8 decides the winner, 18 hole stableford
DRESS CODE @ MAYOBRIDGE GOLF CLUB Just keep it smart, golfing wear is preferred at Mayobridge, so please refrain from wearing Football, Rugby or GAA clothing on the course or in the clubhouse especially gear that will cause offence to others. Footwear on the course should not be worn in lounge or bar area of clubhouse.
SLOW PLAY....The Bain of most clubs. Players should play at a good pace. It is a group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, it MUST invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group or if has already let a group or groups through. Where a group has not lost a clear hole, but it is apparent that the group behind can play faster, it MUST invite the faster group to play through straight away, as to delay will only bunch up more groups behind it.
To Speed up Play we Suggest all groups play READY GOLF, this basically means hitting your shot when your ready and it is safe to do so even if you happen to be closer to the hole than your playing partners. Shorter players hitting from the tee first if longer players might have to wait. Hitting your shot before helping to look for someone's ball, you only get 3 minutes search time now. Always marking cards at the next tee, not beside the green, always think of those behind.
RETURNING COMPETITION CARDS If you enter a competition YOU MUST RETURN A CARD, if a member does not return their card they will be suspended from competitions for a period of seven days from the close of that competition. It is the players own responsibility to sign in and pay the correct entry fees before their round, and to submit the signed card after their round without undue delay.
Who's Who at Mayobridge Golf Club....
THE COMMITTEE runs the club and competitions on behalf of members, the committee and office bearers for 2021 President: MR PAT CUNNINGHAM Captain: MR. COLM MAGEE Vice Captain & Secretary: MR. HARRY ADDIS Treasurer: MR. DAMIAN (DEE) GRANT Public Relations Officer: MR GERRY McCARTHY Other Committee Members: Joe Boyd, Shane Fegan, Raymond Magee, Patrick McGivern, Pat McEvoy, Paul Bradley